Thornton, Colorado vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 27.8% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,086 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Detroit
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Thornton, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower